Lessons to Last a Lifetime is a painting by Linda Simon which was uploaded on June 6th, 2011.
Lessons to Last a Lifetime
Lessons to Last a Lifetime was created from artist Linda Simon with an intended nostalgic feel. The little toe head girl reading the book Little... more
by Linda Simon
Title
Lessons to Last a Lifetime
Artist
Linda Simon
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
"Lessons to Last a Lifetime" was created from artist Linda Simon with an intended nostalgic feel. The little toe head girl reading the book "Little Women" has a likeness of Ms. Simon's niece, McKenna. This school room resembles one that Ms. Simon's Grandmother Light had attended, and was located about 2 miles up the hill from Linda's childhood home. She remembers seeing it when she would ride her bike out in the country. The small old building had fallen into disrepair, there wasn't much of a roof left and the paint was hardly visible. A big old oak tree had fallen down around it,making it hard to see, camouflaged by tall weeds. It was kind of a scary place until my Grandmother told me it was the School she went to as a child. Her bright smiling eyes told me all I needed to know as she reminisced about a time gone by. The town saved the rural one room school house that held a small group of children of all ages. People chipped in and moved the school into town, where there were other historical buildings to be renovated and displayed. Linda's Grandmother is gone now, but her fond memories are held in that school. No longer is it scary but is as good as new. A reproduction of Lessons to Last a Life Time now hangs in the library of the school Linda attended as a child so many years ago!
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"Art is the most intense mode
of individualism
that the world has known."
~Oscar Wilde
Uploaded
June 6th, 2011
Comments (32)
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Anne Gifford
What a wonderful painting, and you have captured the nostalgia indeed! I also enjoyed the story to go with the painting, and to read that this schoolhouse has found a happy home. What a lovely story to accompany your artwork. like/f
LOIS VIGUIER
I love your work of art, Linda! Congratulations for your special feature in "Exclusively drawings and Paintings"!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Congratulations! Your creative art has been featured in the “Imagination-Artistry-Creativity” group. LF! You are welcome to archive this image in: Feature Archive & Thank You Thread
Madalena Lobao-Tello
My today feature and favorite on the group Women Painters - Hand paintings only. Shared on Women Painters on Facebook. Very well done!! Great work!
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our homepage. Well done!
Pamela Williams
was wandering through the District and came across this fabulous piece of art that has been featured on the Home Page Avenue in the Art District group. Congratulations for this accomplishment! You may archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Anne Gifford
I love history, antiques, and this painting, Linda. It evokes the feeling of a different, long gone era so beautifully. I am your fan! like
Randy Rosenberger
It is with great pleasure I chose this piece of artwork from your portfolio to FEATURE on our homepage of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. This is the quality of fine art that makes it a joy to share with other artists and prospective customers. Love the beauty and composition of this skillfully presented piece of beauty. Thanks for sharing! Liked and faved Forever, Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Congratulations, on your Feature in USA Artist News, and the Internet Publication... ARTIST NEWS! F,V
Madalena Lobao-Tello
CONGRATULATIONS!! Featured on Female Artists!! Love how you have done this!!!Excellent work, really very well done!!
Mona Edulescu
Linda, what a marvelous creation in oils... Love a lot your technique and style! Truly remarkable! F/V/G+/Pin
Linda Simon replied:
Thank you so much for your kind comments and support Mona! Please come back and visit again! ox
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent painting, Linda!!! Wonderful composition! Love the expression on this "Little woman". Thank you for your thoughtful comment. v/f
Margaret Harmon
As a Historian, this painting speaks to me loudly. Great work - V/L
Linda Simon replied:
O, I think we pry have much in common! I live in a little "Norman Rockwell" town with much history all around. Thank you! ox
Xueling Zou
What a incredible figurative painting, love the title and how you created this one! Yes, we all have some lifetime learning lessons, never can forget :)!
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